The Sanctuary
The Sanctuary
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About this property
Elegant Accommodations: The Sanctuary in Wanathavilluwa offers a serene garden and a spacious terrace. Guests enjoy free WiFi throughout the property, ensuring connectivity during their stay. Comfortable Amenities: Each room features a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, a tea and coffee maker, and garden views. Additional amenities include a patio, private entrance, and free on-site private parking. Dining Options: A variety of breakfast options are available, including continental, à la carte, and Asian. The on-site restaurant caters to diverse preferences, enhancing the dining experience. Convenient Location: Located 77 mi from Bandaranaike International Airport, The Sanctuary provides easy access to local attractions. Highly rated by guests, the guest house offers a peaceful retreat in Sri Lanka.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular amenities
- Airport shuttle
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free Wifi
- Restaurant
- Free parking
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Breakfast
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Guests who stayed here loved
- David
United Kingdom
“The family who run The Sanctuary are friendly and helpful and mum’s cooking is lovely. The grounds are well kept and attractive, although the pond was dry when we were there. The room was spacious and the bed comfortable. We used it as a base for...” - Fay
United Kingdom
“The Sanctuary is an outstanding place. The building itself it’s beautiful designed and decorated, fitting in well to the natural surroundings. The room and all the fittings feel high quality and a luxurious, a real treat when budget back packing....” - Daniele
Australia
“Amazing hospitality, attentive staff, very comfortable rooms and the food was lovely too!We saw some amazing animals on the property on our guided walks, and the guide was very knowledgeable. Strongly reccommended” - David
Germany
“Ein wunderbarer Ort, um die Tierwelt in Sri Lanka zu erkunden, sowohl per Safari in Wilpattu als auch schon zu Fuß im Garten der Unterkunft. Die ganztags Safari mit den beiden war sehr erfolgreich: Sowohl Verpflegung und Ausstattung (Fernglas)...” - Julia
Germany
“Tolles Zimmer, bestes Sri Lanka Essen, super nette Besitzer :)” - Peng
China
“如果斯里兰卡的美景是眼睛的天堂,那么杜拉家的庄园民宿一定是心灵的归宿!这里没有程式化的酒店服务,有的是一家人用真心为你创造的美好回忆—— 杜拉和阿基尼彻底颠覆了我对"民宿"的定义!当我在Wilpattu国家公园Safari(虽然动物不太活跃)时,阿基尼(杜拉的妻子)全程陪伴,像贴心阿姨一样帮我照顾女儿:扎辫子、逗她开心,让我能安心享受旅程。两天的相处,我们像老友般共饮晚餐、畅聊到深夜。 随口提到喜欢钓鱼,杜拉立刻为我策划了红树林探秘+钓鱼的私人行程!跟着当地渔民穿越翡翠水道,在...” - Sebastiaan
Netherlands
“Heerlijke tijd gehad in the Sanctuary. Dula, Achini en Dinesha zijn heel gastvrij. Mooie ruime en schone kamer en eten is tiptop verzorgd. Eerste avond een nachtsafari in de tuin, ontzettend leuk. Dag erop een prachtige safari in Wilpattu national...” - Elvira
Spain
“El alojamiento es muy bonito, amplio y luminoso. Nuevo y cuidado. Decir que es un "hotel" no le hace justicia. Es mucho más. Es un lugar pensado para poder conectar con la naturaleza. Para observar los animalitos que llegan al terreno desde...” - Bogusz
Poland
“Kameralny hotel otoczony piękną przyrodą. Pokoje duże, dobrze wyposażone, bardzo czyste. Smaczne jedzenie. Pracownicy hotelu są ekstremalnie pomocni I życzliwi. Hotel jest położony w pobliżu Wilpattu NP, ale warto zostać dłużej, niż jedną noc,...” - Elisabeth
France
“Une maison qui porte bien son nom, un havre de paix entouré de végétation. La maison est récente et très bien décorée. La chambre spacieuse, un grand lit confortable avec une très belle salle de bain. Nous avons été accueillis par le personnel :...”
Area info
Restaurants1 Restaurant On Site
- Restaurant #1
- CuisineMiddle Eastern • Local • Asian
- Open forBreakfast • Brunch • Lunch
- AmbienceFamily-friendly
Amenities of The SanctuaryGreat facilities! Review score, 9.4
Most popular amenities
- Airport shuttle
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free Wifi
- Restaurant
- Free parking
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Breakfast
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bathtub or shower
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Shower
Bedroom
- Linens
- Wardrobe or closet
View
- Garden view
- View
Outdoors
- Outdoor furniture
- Terrace
- Garden
Kitchen
- Electric kettle
Room Amenities
- Socket near the bed
- Clothes rack
Activities
- Bicycle rentalAdditional charge
- Cooking classAdditional charge
- Tour or class about local cultureAdditional charge
- Walking toursAdditional charge
Living Area
- Desk
Food & Drink
- Tea/Coffee maker
InternetWifi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
ParkingFree private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
Front Desk Services
- Invoice provided
- Baggage storage
- Tour desk
- 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
- Babysitting/Child servicesAdditional charge
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- Smoke alarms
General
- Shuttle serviceAdditional charge
- Carbon monoxide detector
- Smoke-free property
- Wake-up service
- Tile/Marble floor
- Car rental
- Packed lunches
- Fan
- Airport shuttleAdditional charge
- Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
- Entire unit located on ground floor
Languages Spoken
- Arabic
- English
- Hindi
House rulesThe Sanctuary takes special requests – add in the next step!
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
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Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.


The fine printMust-know information for guests at this property
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.